Veteran cornerback Antoine Winfield, reportedly on the verge of being released by Seattle, has decided to retire after 14 NFL seasons, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll confirmed.

Carroll tweeted congratulations to the 36-year-old Winfield on his decision, confirming a report by Fox Sports’s Jay Glazer that Winfield was walking away.

"Wishing Antoine Winfield the best in his decision to retire," Carroll (@PeteCarroll) said on his Twitter account. "He's a consummate pro and a great team player. We were lucky to have him!"

Winfield signed with Seattle in April, after spending nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and the first five years of his career with the Buffalo Bills. The Vikings had released him in the offseason for salary-cap reasons. He made the Pro Bowl three straight seasons, including 2009, when the Vikings reached the NFC title game and lost to the New Orleans Saints in overtime.

He finishes his career with 27 interceptions, five combined touchdowns off returns and a reputation as one of the best run-stopping cornerbacks in the league.

The Seahawks reportedly had looked to trade him before Saturday’s roster cutdown deadline and were going to cut him if they found no takers. The Vikings had reportedly been interested in bringing him back.

With Winfield’s retirement, Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey is the only first-round pick from the 1999 draft still active.